12 Eco-Friendly Kitchen Swaps That Will Also Save Your Wallet

As you might already know, many common household products are wasteful and costly. We also know habits can be hard to break. Eating healthy is one thing, but a total rehaul of not only your kitchen products but also your cleaning habits? Now that just seems downright impossible, right?

It might seem like an overwhelming task, but going plastic-free and having a more eco-friendly kitchen is actually a lot easier than you might think. All it takes are a few small, inexpensive swaps — at least to start.

So if the new year for you means a healthier and more environmentally conscious version of yourself, then this list is for you.

From reusable food wraps and reusable K-Cup pods to replacing your Teflon cookware and ditching your plastic baggies, these swaps will make your life even easier and the environment so much happier — not to mention they’ll save you money in the long-run.

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Reusable Food Wraps

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We all know the dangers of plastic. Evidence suggests plastic leeches harmful toxins into our bodies. And because they are not biodegradable and don't decompose, it creates environmental issues. So ETEE, which stands for "everything touches everything else," came into existence. ETEE food wraps are made of natural materials that keep food fresh and are reusable, compostable and easy to use.

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Reusable Food Containers

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Similar to ETEE, these food wraps are reusable and a great alternative to plastic wrap. These CoverBlubber wraps stretch, cling and form to food, dishes and containers to store in either the fridge or freezer.

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Reusable Mesh Coffee FIlters

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In the same vein as the K-Cup pods, single-serve paper coffee filters are wasteful and costly in the long-run. So, for those of you who also use the traditional drip coffee maker, why not switch to reusable?

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Eco-Friendly All-Purpose Cleaner

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With just five basic ingredients — lemon, cinnamon, water, baking soda and vinegar — you can create toxin-free, animal ingredient-free drain cleaner, air freshener and all-purpose cleaner. Or if you prefer, you can purchase an eco-friendly all-purpose cleaner. This one in particular is a plant-based formula that’s safe for children and pets, is nontoxic, hypoallergenic, vegan, gluten-free and biodegradable.

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Ceramic Cookware

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Stay away from Teflon pans. They're horrible for the environment, releasing toxic fumes and substances into the air. Switch to ceramic, glass or cast-iron cookware instead. This GreenLife set is made of Thermolon ceramic nonstick and manufactured free of PFOA, PFAS, lead or cadmium.

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Compostable Dog Waste Bags

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Here's a non-kitchen bonus item for you: compostable dog waste bags. Sure, we're all used to picking up after the pooch with little plastic baggies, but it's time to make the switch over to compostable dog-waste bags.